Bali and Komodo Islands Tour

Bali and Komodo Islands Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Bali and Transfer to Ubud

Arriving in Bali you will be transferred from the airport to Ubud. On the way, you will leave the bustling streets of Kuta and pass rice fields, Balinese temples and small craft villages before arriving in Ubud.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ubud
Meals: None

Day 2 Ubud Spiritual Tour

Your 9-day adventures kicks off today with a spiritual tour of Ubud where you’ll be introduced to the spiritual sights of Bali in depth. The tour will start with creating an offering, called Canang in Bali. This offering will be brought to the temples to ask permission of the gods to enter the temples. Your guide will explain about the offering and instruct you in the way of making the prayer before you will take the holy bath to purify yourself.

At Gunung Kawi you will see the beautiful rice fields and the carved façade dating back to the 11th century. They are called the King's tombs, commemorating the Udayana Kingdom. Your guide will lead you on small rice field paths surrounding the complex.

Back at the Foundation, you will be served lunch at a beautiful spot amidst the rice fields surrounding the classrooms of the foundation. After lunch, you can witness or join in with the activities for the children and combine your program with the afternoon trek of Goa Gajah and Yeh Pulu (optional).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ubud
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3 Rafting on Ayung River and Transfer to Belimbing

As you carve through some of Bali’s most appealing landscapes today, the Ayung River provides a thrill that begins the moment you push of from the riverbank. As you switch between Class I and II rapids, you will wind through deep valleys with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs of prehistoric significance.

On the more leisurely stretches through tropical forests, you will see Hindu shrines that are brightly decorated on ceremonial days of prayer. Just as you think it is all coming to an end, the unpredictable Ayung River propels your raft into yet another rapid!

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Belimbing where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Belimbing
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4 Belimbing Trekking

On today’s 4-hour hike, you will explore the rice plantations, vibrant rice fields and immaculate waterfalls that surround the hotel. Belimbing Village is famous for its beautiful scenery and a variety of fascinating walks and treks. Belimbing is surrounded by tropical rainforest, rice terraces and farms producing traditional commodities. Visitors are welcome to explore this delightful microcosm of traditional Bali.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Belimbing
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Cycling Tour in Canggu and visit Taman Ayun & Tanah Lot

This morning you will travel from Belimbing to Sanur. On arrival, leave your luggage with the driver and take a bicycle tour of the area which is one of the best ways to discover its hidden gems. Witness the daily life of traditional farmers and enjoy the outstanding panoramic views from Belimbing village.

Starting from your hotel you’ll cycle downhill for about two hours through the stunning surroundings until you reach your final destination at Srijong Temple where a car will be waiting to continue your trip to Sanur. On the way, you will visit Taman Ayun and Tanah Lot.

Taman Ayun Temple or Mengwi Royal Temple is located in Mengwi Village, Mengwi sub-district, Badung regency and about 18km north of Denpasar town. A beautiful temple building with a multi-storied roof and Balinese Architecture makes for a picturesque setting. Tanah Lot Temple is built on a large rock and is just a short walk from Taman Ayun. Following your visit here, you’ll continue by car to your hotel in the beach town of Canggu.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canggu
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Rinca Cruise

You will be picked up from your hotel in Canggu this morning for a transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport. Upon arrival at the Komodo Airport, another transfer will take you to the harbour to catch a wooden motorized boat leaving for Rinca (2-hours).

Once on Rinca, enjoy a thrilling hike to explore the island and see komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Rinca Island is also home to wild water buffaloes, Timor deer, long-tail macaques, wild pigs, and even wild horses.

After trekking for 2 ½ hours on Rinca island, head back to the boat to sail to Komodo island and arrive at Pink Beach to explore by snorkel and swimming. Enjoy lunch on the boat and then continue to Komodo Village.
Overnight Location: Aboard the boat
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 Explore Rinca Island and Transfer to Labuan Bajo

After having breakfast on the boat this morning, you’ll set out to explore the island of Komodo. Along the hike, you’ll be entertained by a symphony of birds singing in the trees.

The island of Komodo is also home to Timor deer, wild boars and an array of exotic birdlife. After the hike, head back to the boat and continue sailing to the spectacular white sandy beach of Pantai Merah for snorkelling, swimming and relaxing. Afterwards, you’ll depart for Labuan Bajo which is a 4-5 hour journey. Lunch will be served on the way. In the afternoon you’ll arrive in Labuan Bajo and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Labuan Bajo
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 8 Labuan Bajo to Sanur

You will be picked up from your hotel this morning and transferred to Komodo Airport to catch your flight to Bali. Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai Airport, you’ll transfer to Sanur which takes approximately 1-hour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sanur
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 Depart

Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the Airport to depart Sanur.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast